Mankind, throughout history, has always fantasized about new tools that would improve the quality of life. This has created the concept of an ‘instrument’ (later called ‘computer’), which would be able to take over from humans in many of the necessary daily activities. Up till now, no computer ever created has been able to fulfill these needs, modern computers having been relegated to data processing functions only.

Jepssen is the first industry in the world that has managed to turn fantasy into reality! Thanks to Jeppsen’s range of Total Project components, a computer can finally be used for global communication, for controlling any electric or electronic device in the household or place of work, and even for monitoring the health of individuals.

Jepssen has launched a revolutionary project, which is geared towards realigning technology with its original purpose: namely, improving people's quality of life.

An ' Ideal computer' can be created, thus enabling the user to have a complete control system tailored to his/her specific needs. Thanks to its modularity, this control system offers the possibility of turning any idea into reality.
In fact, the Jepssen PC consists of several different building blocks which can be added to a backbone structure. The final system is tailored to the user's needs, and it can always grow and change to accommodate his changing requirements. This is the most revolutionary aspect of the Jepssen technology: the possibility of interaction between the various building blocks to create any function that may be needed.

System architecture

The backbone structure consists of a powerful and extremely versatile computer system: Jeppsen's UNICO PC.
The system is completed by means of the additional building blocks available in the Total Project range.
Some of the functions which can be implemented are listed below.

Total Control

These modules allow the system to interface and control a vast range of electrical and electronic appliances, by means of an easy and intuitive windows based interface. Commands can be imparted by means of the mouse, keyboard, or even by voice, thanks to the sophisticated voice recognition software bundled with the Jepssen UNICO PC systems.
A large range of commands is available. Objects can be controlled by simple manual on and off switching, as well as timer function and logic functions dependent on the state of other inputs and outputs.

The various appliances are controlled by means of special switching modules. Different types of modules are available, include simple relay switches and up to digital/ analogue inputs and outputs.
Three different modes of data transmission are available:

•Radio wave communication - thus offering completely wireless operation and very simple installation.
•Modulated wave communication - the data is transferred on the same cables that carry the power supply to the modules.
•Dedicated cable - a standard twisted pair cable is used to effect communication between the controller and module.

Some of the possibilities are:
Control of lighting equipment, motors, pumps, electric doors and gates, heaters, air conditioners, machinery, alarm systems etc. etc., the user's imagination being practically the only limit to the system's possibilities.

Video Audio Phone - Video Hub - CCD Camera - SuperCam - Fax Voice Modem

These modules allow the system to interface and control a vast range of electrical and electronic appliances, by means of an easy and intuitive windows based interface. Commands can be imparted by means of the mouse, keyboard, or even by voice, thanks to the sophisticated voice recognition software bundled with the Jepssen UNICO PC systems.
A large range of commands is available. Objects can be controlled by simple manual on and off switching, as well as timer function and logic functions dependent on the state of other inputs and outputs.

The various appliances are controlled by means of special switching modules. Different types of modules are available, include simple relay switches and up to digital/ analogue inputs and outputs.
Three different modes of data transmission are available:

• Radio wave communication - thus offering completely wireless operation and very simple installation.
• Modulated wave communication - the data is transferred on the same cables that carry the power supply to the modules.
• Dedicated cable - a standard twisted pair cable is used to effect communication between the controller and module.

Some of the possibilities are:
Control of lighting equipment, motors, pumps, electric doors and gates, heaters, air conditioners, machinery, alarm systems etc. etc., the user's imagination being practically the only limit to the system's possibilities.

The Video Audio Phone (VAP), available in various versions, is a module created to integrate in one 'building block' all the functions required for Video / Audio control and communication.
By means of the VAP, the home or office computer can become a powerful entertainment system. It can be used to receive TV and radio transmissions through antenna, cable or satellite. It can be used for video telephony and video conferencing, and it can connect to any video source such as CCD cameras, VHS cameras and VCRs, composite video (TV) and SVHS signals, etc. This makes it the ideal solution for amateur or semi professional video enthusiasts who need a low cost solution to be able to perform video editing, recording of video clips and still images on the computer, send clips and images by email, etc.
It can be used for teleconferencing through the internet, for setting up surveillance systems with CCD cameras, and for virtually and video / audio transmission, storage or conversion required.

Available versions VAP TV/FM:  • Standard PCI plug and play  • Audio / Video mixer  • One composite video input  • One SVHS input  • One TV antenna input  • 2 audio inputs  • 1 stereo audio output  • 150 channel TV tuner with auto searching  • FM radio tuner with auto searching  • Teletext VAP SAT:  • Standard PCI plug and play  • Video / Audio mixer  • One composite video input  • One SVHS input  • Satellite parabolic antenna input  • 2 audio inputs  • 1 stereo audio output  • 1 composite video output  • Digital receiver with MPEG2 DVB QPSK decoding  • 950 - 2150 MHz band  • 2 - 45 MB/s symbol rate VAP TV/FM USB:  • Plug and play through standard USB port  • Video / Audio mixer  • One composite video input  • One SVHS input  • One TV antenna input  • 2 audio inputs  • 1 stereo audio output  • 150 channel TV tuner with auto searching  • FM radio tuner with auto searching  • Teletext  • Built in collapsible TV antenna  • Built in speaker VAP TV/FM/CAM/USB:  • Plug and play through standard USB port  • Video / Audio mixer  • One composite video input  • One SVHS input  • One TV antenna input  • 2 audio inputs  • 1 stereo audio output  • 150 channel TV tuner with auto searching  • FM radio tuner with auto searching  • Teletext  • Built in collapsible TV antenna  • Built in speaker  • Built in CMOS CCD camera

 

A dedicated CCD camera for use with surveillance systems, as well as video telephony / conferencing or as a normal pc camera. Since it is a CCD camera with a VHS signal it gives a much higher signal quality than standard USB web cameras at a very moderate cost.

Has the same specifications of the standard CCD camera but includes a radio transmitter that can send real time images up to a range of 100 metres, without requiring any wiring.

The Jepssen Video Hub provides a complete solution for video control and communication in one small portable package.
It can accept composite video and SVHS inputs, offering the same functions of the VAP in a very small portable unit which connects to the PCs or laptop's USB port. It also has a snap button for taking snap shots while watching movie clips in real time.

The Sensor module is a real 'Portable Clinic", which when connected to the PC can measure bodily parameters such as temperature, blood pressure, hearing and vision. It can even be equipped with a 12 trace ECG and a Spirometer (breathing test apparatus).
This makes it the ideal solution for people with medical conditions that require constant monitoring, as well as medical practitioners who can have the option of producing a complete medical test wherever it is needed.
The easy and intuitive windows based interface is used to control and visualize all the test and results, and also offers a database into which a medical practitioner can store all the data about his patients together with their test results.

 

The Cleanworld module is a unique complete solution for real time monitoring of environmental pollution. Several modules can be connected together via land or satellite telephone lines, to keep under constant observation any area of the territory as required.

This is perhaps the most revolutionary project created by Jepssen. Thanks to Total Automation, any family or company member can benefit from a unique control system that can execute any command necessary.
Total Automation can in fact control a vast range of electrical and electronic devices, inputs and actuators. It does not even require cabling installation, since, as with the Total Control system, it has the option of wireless radio control. No specialized equipment is required - it simply connects to the computer through a USB port. All that is then needed is to connect the appropriate radio controlled modules to the actuators or sensor that need to be controlled. The control software is windows based, and thus offers an intuitive interface that any computer user can learn quickly and easily. No more trying to learn antiquated and complicated languages such as Ladder Logic and Statement List as in traditional PLC systems!
Commands can be imparted by any input device such as the standard mouse, keyboard, joystick and even by voice.


Main characteristics of Total Automation

• Connects to the PC through a standard USB port
• Several T.A. units can be connected to the same PC for increasing the system's capabilities.
• Three different communication methods are available, and all three can be used simultaneously: Radio control, Modulated wave (communication through power supply lines), and Dedicated twisted pair.
• Can operate independently of the computer. The T.A. system is programmed with desktop computer or notebook, after which it can operate autonomously without the need to leave it connected to a computer.
• Programming and control of all drives and resources on the computer is managed with the same Total Automation software used to program the logic functions of the system. Hence all computer components such as video acquisition card, fax modem, hard drives, CD / DVD drives, USB cameras, printers etc. can be integrated with the Total Automation system.
• Commands can be imparted via standard input devices such as the keyboard, mouse, joystick as well as by voice, by means of the Vocal Automation System (VAS) software.
• Vocal messages can be programmed for total human machine interaction, for example programming vocal confirmation to the operator's vocal commands.
• Personalised log files can be generated to keep track of critical events, as well as the generation of error / alarm log files.
• Macro key combinations can be programmed, to execute complex functions with a simple key press.
• All devices can be controlled manually, or programmed to function automatically by means of timer control or logic functions dependent on the state of other inputs and outputs.
• Software variables such as flags and counters can be used for even greater programming flexibility.
• Monitoring and surveillance functions can be performed via the Video Audio Phone module, allowing the acquisition of AVI video clips or BMP still images.